The mood darkened as Lysander's handsome face was shadowed by Thalassa's distant tone.

His piercing gaze fixed on her, an aura of authority surrounding him without a word of anger, he spoke, "Standing all the way over there, how do you expect to stay updated about Joshua's condition?" Thalassa's breath hitched, understanding Lysander's reason for calling her over was to allow her to openly show her concern for Joshua.

Her hesitations and fears were all too clear to Lysander.

Once exposed, the heaviness in her heart surprisingly lifted quite a bit.

Taking a deep breath, Thalassa let go of the pressure weighing on her heart, choosing to remain silent.

Matilda broke the silence, "Before going in, Joshua kept holding my hand, asking for all of you to come. He's worried he might not make it..."

Her voice trailed off as she wiped away a tear.

facade of calm cracking with

"So, it is really that serious. Oh, Dad, please, you

his own mother speak of his father's grave injuries. He pulled out a cigarette, lighting it up and taking deep drags to stabilize his

there was another gentleman present, he offered

could reach out, Thalassa urgently interjected, "He

concern, drew surprised looks from

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whose classic, intelligent eyes first widened in shock at Thalassa, then shifted into a barely concealed mix of anger, jealousy, and

his eyes revealing a stir of emotions

concerned about him? An instinctive reaction is hard to

smoke had Thalassa immediately stepping in to advocate for his health, knowing well the details of his condition after caring for

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